Chapter 124: Chapter 112: Beheading (Part 2)

Lotus Gang’s stronghold.

Shen Shimu was practically bursting with joy these past two days.

"When a person feels truly at ease, even plain water tastes sweet," Shen Shimu said, squinting his eyes and savoring the rare leisure time.

For a long while, the Huai River Pier had been a standoff between three equally matched gangs, deadlocked for years. He never thought of further expanding his power to annex territories.

But when fortune smiles upon you, it’s simply unstoppable. Lotus Gang was wiped out jointly by him and Sun Guangchun, and the Feiyun Gang was even easier; Sun Guangchun and all vice gang leaders disappeared without a trace.

"There’s no rush in annexation; slowly nurture it. When Ao Daguang brings it up himself, I’ll make my move." Shen Shimu closed his eyes, lying on the deck chair, listening to the pleasant chirping of birds, feeling completely delighted.

"Even though progression on the surface is slow, the hidden sides must not stop. Later, let the former hall masters of Feiyun Gang take some beatings; they’ll naturally understand." Shen Shimu thought quietly to himself, feeling relaxed and at ease.

"Gang Leader, something terrible has happened." A trusted aide hurriedly entered to report.

"Such haste, losing decorum." Shen Shimu’s good mood was immediately disrupted, and he closed his eyes, criticizing, "What’s the panic?"

"Outside, there’s a big man with a scarred face insisting on seeing you. We found him unfamiliar, so we blocked him a bit. But that person started by taking a minion’s head, and now he’s unstoppable in killing."

"Even the vice gang leader couldn’t last a single move against him." The trusted aide urgently reported the situation.

"Even the vice gang leader couldn’t withstand a single move?" Shen Shimu bolted upright from the deck chair and said fiercely, "Where is Qi Xinren?"

"Dead," the aide said quickly, heart pounding with panic.

"Quick, bring him in and avoid further conflict." Shen Shimu’s eyes widened, his heart terrified.

Could it be this man killed Sun Guangchun and several vice gang leaders?

There weren’t any ominous signs these days, so how could a monster suddenly appear, cutting down everyone he sees?

"Deal with the current situation smoothly first, steady that person," Shen Shimu decided in his mind, rushing out quickly.

"Shen Shimu, come up here to talk."

Xie Tiger followed Xue Ai, swaggering arrogantly as if under borrowed authority.

"I’m Shen Shimu, may I know what instructions the brave warrior has?" Shen Shimu, upon appearing and seeing Xue Ai at the front, suddenly felt his pupils contract.

Xue Ai exuded a deep and intense presence; under his energy probing, it was like a bottomless black hole, completely obliterating and absorbing.

"This man’s presence is profound; Ao Daguang wouldn’t last three rounds against him. Can’t provoke, at least fourth layer of energy condensation." Shen Shimu felt shaken inside, his expression increasingly humble.

Xue Ai noticed everyone looking towards Shen Shimu, understanding he was the real person in charge.

"Where are Sun Guangchun and Fu Gongling?" Xue Ai’s scarred face twitched, giving a terrifying impression.

"Sun Guangchun disappeared without a trace; I’m equally puzzled," Shen Shimu kept his demeanor low, saying, "Moreover, this Fu Gongling’s name is the first I’ve heard of; I really don’t know him."

"You don’t know?" Xue Ai, already bloodthirsty, grew impatient upon hearing Shen Shimu’s denial and questioned, "What’s the point of keeping you alive?"

Swish!

A flash of blade, and Shen Shimu’s head flew.

"Damn it, where did that old bastard Fu Gongling run to, wasting my time?" Xue Ai frowned, feeling irritated, "Bunch of ignorants, only fit to whet my blade’s aura."

"Lead the way to Huaining Hall." Xue Ai’s voice deepened.

It’s a pity that Shen Shimu, who was just calculating plans and overjoyed moments ago, met a sudden death.

Only the spirit bird beside the deck chair continued chirping cheerfully.

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Huaining Hall, at the entrance of the teahouse.

Ao Daguang’s voice rang out, waking up those nearby watching the situation.

"Lin Yuan! He defeated Shen Chengtian, ranked twelfth! How did he do it?" The others looked on in shock.

"Just now, with such terrifying attacks from Brother Shen, Lin Yuan came out completely unscathed. At what level is his strength?" Someone looked at Lin Yuan, and couldn’t help but raise their reverence for him another notch.

"Hall Master Ao is already aware of the situation here, and judging by the tone, Lin Yuan is in trouble passing this hurdle."

"The last few times I haven’t heard the hall master this furious, Lin Yuan is in real trouble now."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion.

Lin Yuan caught wind of it, a faint smile gracing his lips. He gazed toward the staircase, his eyes flashing coldly.

In Huaining Hall, all kinds of assassination ambushes against him originated from Ao Daguang.

"Among Yang Hua, I barely have the strength to protect myself," Lin Yuan thought to himself, "Today, I’ll take Ao Daguang’s head to pave the way."

Xu Yang and Yue Zhenhan both fell by his hand; he didn’t mind adding Ao Daguang’s head to that count.

Lin Yuan stood straight, stepping forward, ascending one step at a time.

Lin Yuan’s silhouette disappeared into the corridor.

"Haha." Outside the hall, a sudden voice sounded: "Hall Master Ao has quite the temper."

Ling Kang smiled with his eyes, his voice booming, directly reaching the fourth-floor loft.

Just arriving and seeing Ao Daguang’s debacle, he was quite pleased.

"Sir, who might you be?" A chores attendant approached.

"Ling Junior Brother, please come to the fourth floor." Ao Daguang transmitted his energy, and Ling Kang heard it clearly.

"Where’s Shen Chengtian? Have him come out to see me," Ling Kang immediately ordered.

This time, he deliberately brought Shen Chengtian along, wanting him to showcase their intimidating prestige, letting every person in Huaining Hall know Ling Kang had arrived.

"Uh." The respondent hesitated for a moment, glancing at Ling Kang’s expression.

Coming straight for Shen Chengtian, could it be this was the legendary Ling Master Shen mentioned?

But he was in a bit of a pickle, should he say Shen Chengtian was beaten unconscious just now? He wasn’t sure what mentality this master was in.

"What’s the matter?" Ling Kang naturally looked fierce, but seeing the latter hesitate, his aura immediately surged.

The receiving person began trembling as if sifting chaff, almost unable to bear the pressure.

"Report, sir, Brother just fought with someone and was overwhelmed, fainting," another hurried to report.

"Overwhelmed?" Ling Kang turned his head, his eagle-like eyes landing sharply on the person who stepped forward.

"Say it again?" Ling Kang coldly grunted.

Ranked twelfth among elite disciples of the academy, you’re telling me overwhelmed?

Those ranked ahead of him had an advantage but weren’t far more advanced, and none were at Huai River Pier.

Among the Qi-Blood stage martial artists at Huai River Pier, who else could defeat Shen Chengtian?

"Sir." The other’s back immediately soaked with cold sweat, terrified, pointed towards the teahouse direction: "Sir, please see; Brother Shen is napping there."

"Hmph!" Ling Kang snorted coldly, glaring at the person, then headed towards the teahouse.

After a few breaths, Ling Kang’s killing intent suddenly erupted.

Seeing Shen Chengtian lying there, sleeping like a baby. His inner fury was like a blaze roaring high.

It required someone at the condensed energy level to defeat Shen Chengtian. Hence, the one who struck could only be Ao Daguang or a few other vice hall masters.

"Fine, fine, fine, it seems I, Ling Kang, haven’t acted for some time, and Huaining Hall doesn’t regard me as anything significant at all." Ling Kang fumed internally.

"Who did it?" Ling Kang turned, coldly inquiring.

"Sir," someone whispered, "it was Lin Yuan."

Who is Lin Yuan?

Ling Kang was puzzled by this name, as there was no such person in Huaining Hall.

"He’s in Hall Master Ao’s room, just went up."

Someone discreetly pointed.

"Today, I’m going to see what kind of divine being this is!" Ling Kang’s killing aura suddenly surged, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

With a flicker of his silhouette, he entered the loft.

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